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Durham, The Culture County
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S&DR200 Festival
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Festival
The 27 September 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR), which gave birth to the modern railway. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, the nine-month S&DR200 Festival will take place across…
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- 1 Mar 2025to31 May 2026
Journey of a Century: From the Forbidden City to the Palace Museum - Durham University Oriental Museum
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Exhibition
Durham City
Jointly organised by the Palace Museum and the Oriental Museum.
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- 26 Sept 2025to31 May 2026
Live Music Nights at South Causey Inn
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Music Event
Stanley
Sit with us and enjoy live music every Friday, where we welcome a brilliant mix of local musicians from all across the North East to our cosy indoor bar - with a roaring log-burning fire.
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- 14 Nov 2025to11 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
South Causey Monthly Dog Walk
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Dog-Friendly
STANLEY
Join the South Causey Dog Walking Club every 1st Saturday of the month at 10 am for a picturesque stroll through the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 1 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026Various Opening Times
Fireside Afternoon Tea and Waterfall Walk at High Force
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Food Events
Forest-in-Teesdale, Durham
Monday - Saturday Celebrate in the heart of Upper Teesdale with our cosy Fireside Afternoon Tea at High Force Hotel.
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- 23 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
Room on the Broom Trail at Hamsterley Forest
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Children/Family events
Redford, Hamsterley Forest
This interactive family trail is packed with Room on the Broom themed activities, fascinating forest facts and plenty of hands-on fun.
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- 28 Jan 2026to31 Dec 2026
The High Force Space Adventure Trail
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Children/Family events
Forest-in-Teesdale
Spark your little one's curiosity on all things astronomy and space, whilst reaping the benefits of the outdoors in the beautiful setting of High Force Hotel & Waterfall. It is the perfect way to explore the wonders of the night sky, during the day!
Dates
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- 14 Feb 2026to29 Mar 2026
Stargazing Suppers - High Force Hotel and Waterfall
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Dark Skies
Forest-in-Teesdale
Discover the magnificence of the night sky with an exciting stargazing experience at the breath-taking High Force Waterfall in County Durham.
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- 13 Mar 2026to14 Mar 2026
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- 19 Mar 2026to21 Mar 2026
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- 27 Mar 2026to28 Mar 2026
Lent Talks - Durham Cathedral
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Religious Event
Durham City
You are warmly invited to a series of discussions every Sunday during Lent. Each week will feature leading figures in the world of the creative arts in conversation with Reverend Canon Michael Hampel Vice-Dean and Precentor of Durham Cathedral.
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- 15 Mar 2026
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- 29 Mar 2026
Mothering Sunday 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Mother's Day
Beamish
Make treasured memories this Mother’s Day at Beamish!
Dates
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- 15 Mar 2026
Clay Pigeon Shoot at South Causey Inn
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Outdoor Event
Stanley
Experience the thrill of clay pigeon shooting in the beautiful Beamish Valley.
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- 21 Mar 2026
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- 15 Aug 2026
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- 19 Dec 2026
Easter Celebrations - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Easter
Beamish
Enjoy an Egg-cellent Easter at Beamish, The Living Museum of the North.
Dates
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- 3 Apr 2026to19 Apr 2026
Beamish Folk - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Music Event
Beamish
Beamish Folk is a new folk music session taking place on the second Sunday of each month in our 1900s Pit Village band hall, 11.30am-1.30pm.
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- 12 Apr 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 10 May 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 14 June 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 12 July 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 9 Aug 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Sept 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 11 Oct 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 8 Nov 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
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- 13 Dec 2026Open 11:30 - 13:30
Durham World Heritage Day
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Children/Family events
Durham City
Join us on Saturday 18th April to celebrate World Heritage Day and visit our wonderful attraction
Dates
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- 18 Apr 2026
May Day Celebrations 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North'
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Family Fun
Beamish
Did you know that, historically, May Day was one of the biggest celebrations of the year? Come along and find out why as we celebrate a traditional May Day in The Pit Village and at Pockerley Old Hall.
Dates
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- 3 May 2026to4 May 2026
Durham Cricket - England Women V New Zealand Women ODI
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Women take on New Zealand Women in a thrilling one day international on Sunday 10 May 2026.
Dates
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- 10 May 2026
Festival of Transport 2026 - Beamish, The Living Museum of the North
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Festival
Beamish
Join us for a Festival of Transport as part of May Half Term!
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- 23 May 2026to31 May 2026
Durham Cricket 2026 Vitality Blast T20
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Type:
Sporting Event
Chester le Street
Durham Men and Women kick off their home Vitality Blast campaign against Leicestershire Foxes and Hampshire Hawks in the first of five double headers at Banks Homes Riverside in 2026.
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- 24 May 2026to10 July 2026
Rachmaninov 2nd Piano Concerto by Candlelight - Durham Cathedral
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Music Event
Durham
Step into the tranquil glow of candlelight and enjoy a spellbinding evening of classical music in the stunning surroundings of Durham Cathedral.
Dates
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- 20 June 2026Open 19:30 - 21:30
Durham Cricket - England Men v India Men T20 International
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Sporting Event
Chester le Street
England Men take on India Men in an exciting T20 International on Wednesday 1 July 2026.
Dates
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- 1 July 2026
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